We like Baked Crab Cake as much as we like the classic fried version, it's just that baking seems to fit some recipes better than others.
Here’s a recipe for baking crab cakes. Enjoy!
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
1 pound crab meat (we recommend fresh lump crab meat, but canned OK, but rinse it) 2 slices dried bread (remove crusts) ½ cup finely chopped onion ¼ cup milk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped green pepper 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs, beaten 2 tablespoons olive oil
Heat two tablespoons of the oil in a skillet (medium heat). Add onion and celery. Sauté until soft, let cool.
Mix all ingredients together and shape into patties. Place on a cooking sheet lined with tin foil. Chill for at least a half-hour in the refrigerator so that cakes are firm.
Remove from fridge, place in oven, and cook for 20 minutes or until golden, turning cakes over once, half-way through.
Baking tip: spray tops of crab cakes with Pam or similar cooking spray to get a crusty top. Be sure to spray the other side when you flip them over!